Proficient Billiards – Pool Cue Repair, Refinishing, Restoration
Billiards, Pool cue, Cue repair, Cue refinishing
Schön cues are handcrafted pool cues known for their world-class quality, beautiful designs, and consistent performance, made in small batches by a team of craftsmen in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, since 1981. They are recognized for using high-quality woods and featuring interchangeable shafts, a Phenolic lined stainless steel joint, and a high-impact delrin butt plate.
Excerpt taken from the Zen cue website https://www.zencustomcuehk.com/
The cuemakers name is Azen Chen from Taiwan. He has been cue-making for over 13 years. His designs are intricate and show a far eastern influence to represent his heritage.
Zen’s focus on his cues matches aesthetics and playability to make the best cue a player can use. Visually pleasing, while high performance at the same time.
This cue was here for refinishing. The wrap was maintained and redyed after the job. The attention to detail is pretty amazing on this cue. Currently refinish work is about 2 – 3 weeks.
Dale Perry is a cue maker out of Florida. Early examples of his cues are signed with a date. Later examples have the DP logo on the butt cap and signed 1 of 1 on the forearm.
This is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Cue refinishing usually takes about 2 weeks depending on workload.
“Runde cues” refer to custom pool cues made by master craftsman Bob Runde, who also co-founded Schon Cues. After retiring from Schon, he created his own line of highly regarded custom cues known for their solid, crisp hit, a steel joint, and a 5/16 x 14 pin. Bob Runde began making cues in the early 1970s.
This Runde is an example of the cue refinishing that is done here at Proficient Billiards. Depending on workload refinishing usually takes about 2-3 weeks.
R Series Schon cues were a line of custom pool cues made by the company Schon Cues starting in 1981. While they are no longer produced as a separate series, they are considered classic favorites from Schon’s years of cue making and have been incorporated into the broader Schon STL series, which features a collection of 21 of their most popular designs, according to Schön Cues. This is an example of finish work performed here at Proficient Billiards. #schon cue #schon cues #proficient billiards
Early unmarked Jerry Franklin Southwest cue. The company Southwest cues started making cues in 1982. Jerry Franklin began with cue repair as most do in the early 80’s. DPK Kersenbrock helped form Southwest cues. Early examples are unmarked and can be authenticated by Southwest cues. Cues after 93 are easy to identify and have a brass pin with a cactus, date, and number. Jerry passed away at the age of 42. His wife Laurie Franklin and family continue to run the business. Southwest cues are highly sought after and there is a lengthy waiting period for one. Pool Hall Junkies the movie also helped to catapult Southwest cues. Pictured are a few examples of cue refinishing and cue repair that we have performed here at Proficient Billiards.
This is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Cue refinishing usually takes about 2 weeks depending on workload.
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The cue pictured first with the white ringwork is a later model Omega cue after Mike Bender had left the company. It has an aluminum 3/8-10 pin. The cue pictured next to it is an early example from Omega DPK cues and has the 14 thread pin that Bender currently uses. Mike Bender had responded to questions about the cue. As he write in a message “It might have been made by my brother Matt. It was after I left that that one was built. Or it could be Dan Porters work, not sure”
The Treadway jump break cue is a specialized, custom-built pool cue made by cuemaker Josh Treadway for powerful breaks and precise jump shots. These cues are designed for optimal weight, balance, and stiffness, featuring components like stiff Canadian maple shafts, and hard phenolic jump tips. They are highly sought-after for their performance, craftsmanship, and limited availability.
This is a ebony in maple Josh Treadway cue finished here at Proficient Billiards. This is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Cue refinishing usually takes about 2 weeks depending on workload.
Schon began making custom cues in 1981 in Milwaukee Wisconsin. This is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Cue refinishing usually takes about 2 weeks depending on workload.
Richard Black began making cues in 1974 in Humble Texas. This Richard Black cue is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Cue refinishing usually takes about 2 weeks depending on workload. #billiards #cuerepair #richardblackcue
Tim Scruggs cue with ivory diamonds, ebony points and a radial pin cue. Tim Scruggs started making Tim Scruggs custom cues in 1978 in Baltimore Maryland. This Tim Scruggs cue is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Cue refinishing usually takes about 2 weeks depending on workload. #timscruggscue
This Southwest style Carmeli cue is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Cue refinishing usually takes about 2 weeks depending on workload.
Tulipwood Nova cue finished here at Proficient. Nubbs Wagner is a pool cue maker out of Wisconsin who has been making pool cues since 1994. Nova cues are easy to identify by the Nova logo on the butt cap.
This Nova cue is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Cue refinishing usually takes about 2 weeks depending on workload.
Jim Reeves cue finished here at Proficient. This Jim Reeves cue is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Cue refinishing usually takes about 2 weeks depending on workload.
Mid 90’s Meucci Pro Billiards Tour cue. If you’re old enough, you’ll remember The Pro Billiards Tour on ESPN.
Bob Meucci is a cue maker who began making pool cues in 1975 out of Mississippi. Meucci cues are some of the most recognized pool cues on the planet. early models had Meucci Originals on the butt sleeve. Later models had the Meucci script writing on the butt cap. Bob now has a line of custom cues that has a BMC logo also.
This Meucci cue is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Cue refinishing usually takes about 2 weeks depending on workload.
The famous Corvette cue. There was plenty going on with the finish with this one and it couldn’t be stripped all the way down. But overall the job turned out pretty good. I think Dick Abbott would be pleased.
Blackcreek wrapless cue. Finish work is usually around 2 weeks. Call or text 717.4788.CUE for your cue repair needs. #blackcreekcue
2009 Bob Owen cue finished up. Finish work is usually around 2 weeks. Call or text 717.4788.CUE for your cue repair needs.
We work on all shapes and sizes here at Proficient. This is one of the fanciest Bender’s on the planet. You can trust Proficient to make your cue look good too. Mike Bender is a cue maker out of Alaska who has been making cues since 1992. Bender cues are easy to identify with the Bender name engraved on the joint pin.
This is an example of a Mike Bender cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Cue refinishing usually takes about 2 weeks depending on workload.
